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# Send proof of rights for a release

> If we need to confirm that you hold the rights to a release's audio, we put the release on hold and ask you for proof on the release page.

If we need to confirm that you hold the rights to a release's audio, we put the release on hold and ask you for proof. You'll get an email and a notification titled **Proof of rights needed**, and the release page shows a **Proof of rights needed** box with our message. The release isn't delivered until you send proof and our team reviews it.

## Why we ask

We check releases before they go to stores. We ask for proof when something suggests the audio may belong to someone else, for example when it matches a song that's already out under another artist. Our message says what we found and what we need from you.

## Send your proof

1. Open the email and click **Send proof**, or open **Releases** and click the release.
2. Read our message in the **Proof of rights needed** box at the top of the release page.
3. Add what you have. You can use any of these:
   * **Message**: explain how you hold the rights.
   * **Links**: one per line. Each link must start with https\://.
   * **Documents**: click **Add a document**. You can add PDF, image, Word or text files, up to 25 MB each.
4. Click **Send proof**.

You need at least a message, a link or a document to send.

## What counts as proof

Send whatever shows you own the recording or have permission to release it. For example:

* Your project files, stems or session files for the song
* A license or agreement for a sample, beat or cover
* A signed agreement with the other people who own the song
* Links to earlier releases of the song under your name

## What happens next

The box on the release page shows where your proof stands:

| Box | What it means |
| - | - |
| **Proof sent** | We received it. Your release stays on hold until our team reviews it. |
| **Proof accepted** | Your release continues through review. |
| **Proof not accepted** | What you sent didn't confirm the rights. The box shows our note, and our team will be in touch about next steps. |

## Common questions

### Can I send more after I've sent proof?

Not from the release page. Send us a message from the chat on this page, or email [team@ammdistro.com](mailto:team@ammdistro.com), with the release name and what you want to add.

### I used a sample or a beat I licensed.

Send the license or receipt, and say which part of the song uses it. See [Samples, covers and permissions](https://help.ammdistro.com/rights-and-policies/samples-covers-and-permissions.md).

### Someone else uploaded my song first.

Send proof that it's yours, such as your project files or a link to your earlier release. If you think someone has copied your music, tell us in the message.

**Related:** [Release statuses explained](https://help.ammdistro.com/release-status-and-review/release-statuses-explained.md) · [Why was my release rejected?](https://help.ammdistro.com/release-status-and-review/why-was-my-release-rejected.md) · [Samples, covers and permissions](https://help.ammdistro.com/rights-and-policies/samples-covers-and-permissions.md) · [Who owns my music?](https://help.ammdistro.com/rights-and-policies/who-owns-my-music.md)


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